Re: [MiNT] Problems creating ext2 partitions with mke2fs (was: Language/keyboard selection and problems)

[Lars Schmidbauer <latzmaster@gmx.de>]

Hi,

On Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:37:12 , David G lvez <dgalvez75@gmail.com> wrote:

> But doing "minit X:" works (when set to RAW), so this means is the
> correct drive letter.
>
> When I initialise the partition to minix I can use then mke2fs without
> problems for that partition.
>
> I should be missing something obvious.

Don't know if that helps: With HDDriver, first create "normal" partitions (only
enter partition-size, NOT -types).
After partitioning, open Menu/Partition/Change type dialog. Change the type to LNX.
Reboot after that, now "mke2fs X:" should work (worked on my 2 Falcons). Don't forget
the "doublepoint" after the drive letter.
If not, perhaps try to change type (and mke2fs) of another partition (lower driveletter).
If you have a CD drive, some of the last drive letters may be in use from ExtenDOS or so...

Regards,
Lars